No matter where I am, Cleveland will always be my home. Almost everyone I've met has asked "What's there to do in Cleveland?" or "Isn't Cleveland boring?", I started making a list of everything I love about my city.
A: Art Museum
Ranked number two by Business Insider Magazine, CMA is the perfect place to spend your day.
B: Buckeyes
OSU students aren't the only Buckeyes Ohioans love. The chocolate and peanut butter candies are a treat best made by Cleveland chocolate company Malley's Chocolates.
C: A Christmas Story
Located in the Tremont neighborhood, the house is open year round for tours where you can get up close and personal with the ~leg lamp~.
D: Drew Carey Show
The show was set in Cleveland and its theme song, "Cleveland Rocks," has become our own anthem.
E: Erie
Fun Fact: Lake Erie is the Great lake which freezes over the most in the winter.
F: FOOD
Cleveland is home to several Michael Symon restaurants as well as local favorite Melt Bar and Grilled, whose menu is almost completely composed of variations on grilled cheese.
G: Great Lakes Brewing Company
Great Lakes Brewing Company was the first microbrewery and brewpub in the state and offers free tours.
H: Hospitals
The plethora of healthcare facilities is almost astounding. The nationally ranked Cleveland Clinic provides care alongside University Hospitals, Metro Health, and the Louis Stokes VA.
I: (Little) Italy
Although the Feast of the Assumption brings in the largest crowds, there is always authentic, incredible food to be eaten in one of Cleveland's cutest neighborhoods.
J: James
He was just another kid from Akron before he became THE LeBron James.
K: Key Tower
Key Tower is the tallest building in the state of Ohio and has an unforgettable presence in our skyline.
L: Lolly the Trolley
Tourists and locals alike can take tours of Cleveland on Lolly the Trolley, which showcase the different neighborhoods and activities we have to offer.
M: Mitchell's Ice Cream
A Cleveland-only chain, Mitchell's offers unique options such as Banana Cream Pie, Toasted Pistachio, and the Cleveland Brownie Sundae.
N: Natural History Museum
There's a ton of fun stuff inside, but the outdoor animal exhibits and dinosaur statues might be the most popular attractions.
O: Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra has been producing beautiful music for almost 100 years and is known as one of the "Big Five" symphony orchestras in the United States.
P: Playhouse Square
Playhouse Square is the largest performing arts center outside of New York City and boasts stops from many well-known plays and musicals on national tours.
Q: The Q
Home to the 2016 NBA National Champions (aka the Cleveland Cavaliers), some locals continue to call it by its former name, the Gund Arena.
R: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
If you want to "rock and roll all night", Cleveland is the place for you!
S: Stamp
Not quite as famous as Philly's LOVE statue, the FREE stamp is still a recognizable Cleveland landmark.
T: Terminal Tower
U: University Circle
Home to Case Western Reserve University, museums, and dozens of shops and eateries, University Circle is a small but endlessly fun community just East of downtown.
V: Very Important People
The list of famous Clevelanders includes (but is not limited to) Jim Brickman, Yvette Nicole Brown, Machine Gun Kelly, Kid Cudi, Steve Harvey, Toni Morrison, Paul Newman, Monica Potter, and LeBron James.
W: West Side Market
The West Side Market is where hundreds of cultures culminate. It can be easy to get lost among the booths and stalls full of sweet and savory treats ready to be eaten!
X: I-X Center
Popular events at the I-X Center include an indoor amusement park, car shows, and home and garden shows.
Y: YouTube
The 2009 video "HASTILY MADE CLEVELAND TOURISM VIDEO" has garnered over 8 million hits, but lots of things have changed over the past 8 years.
Z: Zoo
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest is a spectacular place to spend a day. Not only can you see your typical zoo animals, but the rainforest attraction offers dozens more species to be awed by.
